CDFW is intending to execute a lake and streambed alteration agreement pursuant to section 1602 of the fish and game code (#1600-2015-0080-R5) to the project applicant, Brook Forest LLC. The project proposes to alter the stream to construct the Brook Forest Conservation/Mitigation Bank. Project activities include grading to create approximately 22.8 acres of wetland waters of the U.S. and 3.6 acres of State-only wetlands by lowering the ground level within the Moosa Creek floodplain through the Brook Forest site. Approximately 80,000 cy of soil will be excavated from the Moosa Creek floodplain adjacent to the streambed to achieve the wetlands establishment area. No grading will occur in the existing channel bottom, but will occur in areas along the channel bank to lower the bank elevations and reconnect the floodplain with the main channel. Excavated soils will be loaded and transported to existing disturbed areas on the Brook Forest site, well removed from the wetland area, and then reseeded to create non-native grassland, sage scrub, or mafic chaparral in the disposal area. Approximately 6.3 acres of State-only wetlands and 0.3 acres of wetland water of the U.S. will also be enhanced/rehabitilized through exotic vegetation removal and replanting with native species.

Determinations

(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA

Yes

(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA

No

(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA

No

(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project

No

(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project

N/A

(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project

No

(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA

Yes

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